Cost of living in Malta compared to Bangladesh
Currency:
| Food | + 170% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Malta is 170% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Malta | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | €25 (Taka 3,466) | Taka 253 | + 1268% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | €12 (Taka 1,663) | Taka 506 | + 229% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | €4.00 (Taka 554) | Taka 234 | + 137% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | €1.09 (Taka 151) | Taka 92 | + 63% | |
| 12 eggs, large | €2.65 (Taka 368) | Taka 154 | + 138% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | €2.26 (Taka 313) | Taka 78 | + 302% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | €7 (Taka 970) | Taka 476 | + 104% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | €2.50 (Taka 347) | Taka 307 | + 13% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | €2.00 (Taka 277) | Taka 60 | + 364% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | €1.75 (Taka 243) | Taka 407 | - 40% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | €12 (Taka 1,663) | Taka 1,581 | + 5% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | €2.00 (Taka 277) | Taka 139 | + 100% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | €1.50 (Taka 208) | Taka 75 | + 176% | |
| Housing | + 204% | |||
| Housing in Malta is 204% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Malta | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | €1,630 (Taka 226,012) | Taka 40,565 | + 457% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | €1,464 (Taka 202,929) | Taka 22,239 | + 812% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | €93 (Taka 12,919) | Taka 4,221 | + 206% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | €1,093 (Taka 151,483) | Taka 50,272 | + 201% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | €739 (Taka 102,465) | Taka 31,111 | + 229% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | €69 (Taka 9,503) | Taka 5,000 | + 90% | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | €15 (Taka 2,079) | Taka 1,266 | + 64% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | €392 (Taka 54,401) | Taka 49,805 | + 9% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | €120 (Taka 16,635) | Taka 15,000 | + 11% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | €7 (Taka 970) | Taka 568 | + 71% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | €12 (Taka 1,598) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 178% | |||
| Clothes in Malta is 178% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Malta | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | €80 (Taka 11,090) | Taka 2,505 | + 343% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | €30 (Taka 4,198) | Taka 2,407 | + 74% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | €100 (Taka 13,862) | Taka 5,268 | + 163% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | €120 (Taka 16,635) | Taka 4,284 | + 288% | |
| Transportation | + 18% | |||
| Transportation in Malta is 18% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Malta | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | €26,952 (Taka 3,736,050) | Taka 3,757,380 | - 1% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | €1.34 (Taka 186) | Taka 110 | + 69% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | €21 (Taka 2,911) | Taka 2,433 | + 20% | |
| Personal Care | + 175% | |||
| Personal Care in Malta is 175% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Malta | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | €12 (Taka 1,663) | Taka 250 | + 565% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | €20 (Taka 2,772) | Taka 308 | + 801% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | €15 (Taka 2,079) | Taka 1,500 | + 39% | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | €12 (Taka 1,663) | Taka 360 | + 362% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | €3.00 (Taka 416) | Taka 191 | + 118% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | €3.26 (Taka 452) | Taka 794 | - 43% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | €2.87 (Taka 398) | Taka 158 | + 151% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | €2.50 (Taka 347) | Taka 200 | + 73% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | €15 (Taka 2,079) | Taka 205 | + 913% | |
| Entertainment | + 137% | |||
| Entertainment in Malta is 137% more expensive than in Bangladesh | ||||
| Malta | Bangladesh | Diff | ||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | €60 (Taka 8,317) | Taka 1,513 | + 450% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | €21 (Taka 2,888) | Taka 1,024 | + 182% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | €80 (Taka 11,090) | Taka 3,000 | + 270% | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | €100 (Taka 13,862) | Taka 3,597 | + 285% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | €9 (Taka 1,248) | Taka 1,519 | - 18% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | €3.50 (Taka 485) | Taka 253 | + 92% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | €4.09 (Taka 567) | Taka 580 | - 2% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | €634 (Taka 87,909) | Taka 35,756 | + 146% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | €0.54 (Taka 75) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | €54 (Taka 7,425) | Taka 2,307 | + 222% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | €5.90 (Taka 818) | Taka 327 | + 150% | |
| TOTAL | + 119% | |||
These prices were last updated on April 26, 2025.
Exchange rate:
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This comparison is based on abundant and consistent data. It is based on 412 prices entered by 207 different people.
Cost of living in Malta is 119% more expensive than in Bangladesh
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